Only indifference is free. What is distinctive is never free, it is stamped with it's own seal, conditioned and chained

Only indifference is free. What is distinctive is never free, it is stamped with it's own seal, conditioned and chained

Thomas Mann, a renowned German novelist and essayist, often explored the complexities of human nature and the constraints of society in his works. The quote “Only indifference is free. What is distinctive is never free, it is stamped with its own seal, conditioned and chained” encapsulates Mann’s belief that true individuality comes at a cost.